Going into the 2018 Midterm Congressional Elections, the District of Columbia

question 74

Multiple Choice

Going into the 2018 midterm congressional elections, the District of Columbia and 17 states were set to allow individuals to register to vote on an election day.Washington state had, meanwhile, approved the same for implementation in 2019.The opportunity this gives potential voters is known as:

• A) same-day registration.
• B) precinct-level validation.
• C) automatic registration.
• D) same-day authentication.

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Definitions:

Automatic Processing

Involves the subconscious execution of tasks without the need for active thought, typically developed through repetition and practice.

Incidental Information

Information that is not purposely sought out or learned but is encountered spontaneously or accidentally.

Working Memory

The component of short-term memory dedicated to the direct conscious analysis of sensory information and language use.

Spacing Effect

The psychological phenomenon whereby learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than conducted in a single cramming session.